U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports was designed as “aggressive economic leverage” to pressure Russia into halting its military campaign in Ukraine. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance explained that the tariffs, including an additional 25% duty tied to India’s...
A deeply disturbing crime shook Hyderabad on August 24, 2025, when a man allegedly killed his five-month pregnant wife, dismembered her body, and disposed of the parts in the Musi River. The case, emerging from the Medipally area in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district, has sparked widespread shock and urgency in law enforcement responses. Incident and Arrest...
In a chilling development from Greater Noida, Vipin Bhati, accused of brutally murdering his wife Nikki over dowry disputes, has shown no remorse for his actions—claiming from his hospital bed that she “died on her own.” Captured After Attempted Escape Vipin was apprehended after allegedly assaulting Nikki and setting her ablaze in her in-laws’ home....
India’s steadfast anchor in Test cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara, formally announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on August 24, 2025, bringing to a close a remarkable career that spanned over a decade. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Pujara wrote: “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best...
Retired 1988‑batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Adviser (Deputy NSA) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, effective Sunday, August 24, 2025. In his new capacity, Singh—aged approximately 60—will report directly to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and play a pivotal role in shaping India’s internal...
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi faced a major security lapse during his motorcycle rally in Bihar’s Purnea district when an overenthusiastic supporter managed to kiss him before being restrained by security personnel. A video of the incident, which quickly went viral, shows the fan being slapped by Gandhi’s bodyguard before being escorted away from the...
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for his first official visit to India, accompanied by his spouse Suluweti Rabuka. He was received at the airport by Union Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Sukanta Majumdar. Rabuka is on a four-day visit from August 24 to 27, aimed at...
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday voiced concern over the arrest of former Sri Lankan President and six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Tharoor urged the Sri Lankan government to refrain from “politics of vengeance” and to treat the veteran leader with respect and dignity, considering his decades of service to the nation. “Concerned about the...
In a forthright address at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s unwavering stance on strategic autonomy, trade negotiations, and global engagements, asserting that New Delhi will not succumb to external pressures. Speaking on the longstanding issue of third-party mediation with Pakistan, he reiterated that for over...
Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an illegal betting and money laundering case. The arrest was made under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after Veerendra was apprehended in Gangtok, Sikkim, where he had traveled with associates to explore leasing land for...